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Best LASIK eye surgery doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 13 doctors

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Lee Young Seob

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Performed over 15,000 vision correction surgeries – Dr. Lee specializes in LASIK, SMILE, and Contoura Vision at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

    • Graduated top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
    • Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Ajou University Hospital
    • Certified Excellence in SMILE LASIK and ICL implantation
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Kim Mi Jin

  • Leading doctor for LASIK eye surgery
  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • Dr. Kim Mi Jin specializes in LASIK eye surgery at BGN Eye Hospital.

    • Experienced in refractive surgery techniques
    • Focuses on precise vision correction
    • Works with advanced LASIK technology
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Lee Kwan Hoon

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee specializes in SMILE and Contoura vision correction at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

    • Board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship in retina
    • Certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss
    • Former Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Korean Retina Society
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Chong Gi Von

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • 500,000+ vision correction procedures performed – Dr. Chong specializes in refractive surgery at BGN Eye Hospital.

    • Certified in advanced techniques like SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation
    • Chief Director and leading surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital
    • Regular speaker at international ophthalmology conferences
    • Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, KOS, and KSCRS
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Doctor Lee Jeong-ju

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Current Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Former Bright Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Tower Doctor

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), more than 20,000 surgeries performed

    ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

    Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS)

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Doctor Eu Du-ri

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Current doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident, Samsung Seoul Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    ICL/SMILE certification

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full member of the American External Eye Society (KCS)

    Full member of the American Association for Research in Vision Function (ARVO)

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Doctor Kim Eunji

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

    External eye/cataract clinical examination at Korea University Anam Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

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Doctor Joo Rak-hyeon

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

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Doctor Kim Minjae

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Former Doctor of the Department of Public Health

    Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch Doctor

    Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

    Korea University Anam Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, External Eye Department/Clinical Instructor of Cataracts

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

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Doctor Choi Young-je

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Eye Clinic

    Gyeongsang National University Hospital Retina Clinical Instructor

    Ophthalmologist_Retina specialist doctor

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of Yeongnam Retina Society (KRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full Member of the Korean Uveal Society

    Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

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Doctor Shin Woo-beom

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Graduated from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine

    Ophthalmology resident, Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Full-time physician at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Doctor of Ophthalmology, Siloam Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (KAPOS)

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Sungwon Cho

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • 9000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

    Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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Yoonjung Jo

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

    She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

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Bookimed Insights: Top LASIK eye surgery Specialists in Republic of Korea

Bookimed has coordinated 49 requests for LASIK eye surgery in Republic of Korea, working with 13 specialists. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
19 years of experienceSMILE LASIK and Contoura VisionSpecializes in advanced LASIK techniques with 15,000+ vision correction cases. Certified Excellence in SMILE LASIK and holds master's in ophthalmology.
Republic of Korea
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17 years of experienceLASIK eye surgerySpecializes in LASIK procedures at BGN Eye Hospital, using advanced technology for precise vision correction.
Republic of Korea
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21 years of experienceSMILE & Contoura LASIKCertified expert in ReLEx SMILE technique – one of few in Korea with this qualification. Chief Director at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.
Republic of Korea
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2026 years of experienceAdvanced refractive surgeryPerformed over 500,000 vision correction procedures – expert in SMILE and LASIK techniques. Chief Director at BGN Eye Hospital with international recognition.
Republic of Korea
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